On 23rd August, The T-Bird label, perhaps better known for their rock and country issues in the US are making available two classic King Sunny Ade albums from the mid 80's on one cd,Synchro System/Aura. Plus if that's not enough, this precedes the release of King Sunny Ade's first studio album in 10 years. Indigedisc / Mesa Bluemoon are releasing Baba Mo Tunde, on 28th September. Full of new material, we've got a preview copy here in GondwanaTowers which we'll be rinsing over the next few weeks ready to give you our feedback. In the meantime you can read the press release in the full article.. Read more »

Lying dormant for over thirty Years, Pax Nicholas and the Nettey Family's, 'Na Teef Know De Road of Teef' gets a renewed lease of life on Daptone Records. Toasting vocals ride over deep rolling grooves, a solid rhythm section topped off with big blows and electric keys. This is African funk just how we like it, raw and rootsy. With fantastic music plus a 'behind the scenes' story of legendary proportions, this album merits further attention. Read more for full article Read more »

To celebrate the launch of a new EP, NIGERIAN FUNK, Blufunk innovator Keziah Jones returns to London next month, starting with a performance at the Jazz Café on 6 August. At his first London headline show since 2004, Keziah who cites Jimi Hendrix and Fela Kuti as his main influences will showcase his unique sound of Blu-funk, Afrobeat, blues, rock and pop. His fluid, acrobatic vocals and distinctive guitar-playing will be complemented by Michael Desir on drums and Dermott Freeman on bass. Read more »

News in from World Circuit : Fela Kuti said, "Without Tony Allen there would be no Afrobeat". One of the finest drummers ever releases a new album, Secret Agent on the World Circuit label on 8th June. Read more »